Witchcraft
New homeowner baffled by strange item found in attic: For "protection"
The top Reddit comment, which received 2,200 upvotes, said: "A witch bundle. Probably meant to be protective."
Pastor Greg Locke says family threatened by "witchcraft-practicing psycho"
Locke has previously hit out at the "demonism" in the "Twilight" series of books.
Video of Christian calling masturbation "witchcraft" sparks debate
The video has gone viral on TikTok and Twitter and been viewed almost 900,000 times.
Russia has got a problem with witches
Witchcraft beliefs in Westernized countries tended to be much less prevalent than in countries with "weak institutions."
How TikTok is drawing young people into the occult
In a time of global uncertainty, young people are increasingly turning to astrology, witchcraft and the occult in an attempt to find answers.
The witch camps where hundreds of elderly women are left to die
Women still accused of witchcraft today are forced to flee to camps, where they suffer deplorable conditions.
The bizarre story of the "necropants" made from human leg skin
The Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft in Iceland hosts various weird and wacky displays, including mummified animal skulls and rune-carved wooden staves.
Real-life witches defend "Hocus Pocus 2" from "new wave" of "satanic panic"
The response comes after a Texas mom warned against watching the film, which she said could "unleash hell on your kids and in your home."
What do real-life witches think of Disney's "Hocus Pocus"?
Newsweek reached out to several witches and witch experts, who remain divided over the "Hocus Pocus" film franchise.
Internet Applauds Teen Who Refuses to 'De-Baptize' Aunt
In her now-viral Reddit post, the teen said she performed a witch "baptism" on her aunt, in which she declared her aunt a witch and "the lawful wife of Satan."
'Run'—New Homeowners Find Terrifying Symbol After Pulling Up Carpets
Redditors warned the homeowner to "put salt around this circle" and said they should "recite Latin poetry to ease your mind."
Grandma Threatened 'White Witchery' if Cops Didn't Drop Grandson's Charges
Celestia Barker III, 74, brought up various examples such as falling down the stairs but said she was just "making statements" and not threats.
Cops at a Forensics School are Learning Witchcraft to Find Dead Bodies
"Witching" involves holding two pieces of metal and walking in a straight line until the rods cross in the direction of an object being sought underground.
Child Abuse Cases Linked to Witchcraft and Black Magic Rising in England
Figures indicate that around 38 cases of child abuse associated with faith or belief are reported every week.
Believing in Witchcraft May Have Helped People Avoid Disease, Study Says
The researchers assert that fears of an evil supernatural power contributes to the "behavioural immune system"—that is, it changes believers' behavior in a way that protects them from infectious diseases.
History of Witches
Our fascination with the witch throughout the ages tells us more about ourselves than the history of Halloween.
Face of 18th-century 'Witch' Reconstructed by Scientists
Lilias Adie was accused of being a witch and having sex with the devil.
Dead Mother Accused of Witchcraft by Her Sons Wins Inheritance Court Battle
The woman's son had accused her of practicing witchcraft and said that the house was haunted.
'Medieval Witchcraft': Fox Guest Blasts Paris Agreement
"This is medieval witchcraft to think that we can all come together with some treaty, make a bunch of pledges, and have a temperature in a hundred years that's different."
Canadian Woman Charged with Witchcraft
Tiffany Butch accused of fraudulently taking money from Ontario resident to protect family from curse.
Doctor Gave Patient Crippling Fear of Owls: Lawsuit
"When he said 'have you thought of other ways of healing?' I thought he meant acupuncture or something like that," the patient told a judge.
Number Of Witches Rises Dramatically Across U.S.
The practice of witchcraft in the U.S. has rise dramatically over the past few decades, with millennials turning to astrology, tarot cards and Wicca beliefs as they turn away from Christianity and other traditional religions.
Meet The Witches Of Instagram
A community of witches is growing online. The #WitchesOfInstagram are using the hashtag to find and connect with each other, share tips and tricks and support one another.
Pastor Speaks In Tongues, Prays For Trump
An Alabama pastor took President Donald Trump's "witch hunt" accusations literally enough to ask that his congregation pray for Trump in his fight against witchcraft.
5-Year-Old Girl With Albinism Beheaded in 'Ritual'
The attackers allegedly scaled a wall and kidnapped the young girl as she slept alongside her mother and sibling.
In China, Successful Women Are Being Labeled As Witches
Anthropologists interviewed 800 households in five different villages.